Definition of Bind

Noun

• something that hinders as if with bonds
  

Verb

• cause to be constipated
  "These foods tend to constipate you"
  constipate
• form a chemical bond with
  "The hydrogen binds the oxygen"
  
• fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  "They tied their victim to the chair"
  tie
• provide with a binding
  "bind the books in leather"
  
• bind by an obligation
  cause to be indebted
  "He's held by a contract"
  "I'll hold you by your promise"
  oblige hold obligate
• secure with or as if with ropes
  "tie down the prisoners"
  "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
  - tie down - tie up truss
• wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
  bandage
• make fast
  tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
  "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women"
  
• create social or emotional ties
  "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
  tie attach bond
• stick to firmly
  "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
  adhere - hold fast bond stick - stick to

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